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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Thursdays Are For Knit Group

The first snow squalls of the year happened minutes after we settled down to knit today. A few minutes sooner and many of us might have decided to stay home. Now, what fun would that have been!

Jean was back today after her vacation to Utah. Yep that's right. The third knitter from our group to vacation in Utah this year. She was wearing the wonderfully complicated vest she knit last year. And she wasn't too happy with the fit. Too large through the waist, Jean said. Especially noticable through the back.

Jean had two solutions in mind. Rip it and start again. Or knit a tab and button it to the back at the waist to draw in the excessive fabric.. Osa, our resident, retired seamstress said 'No.' Osa suggested that a side seam, hand or machine sewn, would be must less intrusive on the design and so a better solution. To show Jean, she basted it in for her. (See Nicki spin.)

Jean liked the new and improved look. (See Nicki spin.)

Sharon R was in a ripping mood today, too. This is last year's hat.

Too small, says Sharon. Given the price of the Manos with which she knit this hat, Sharon has decided to rip and re-do. I would do the same, Sharon.

Wilma crocheted two slouchy, capped hats this week.

Wilma plans to give them both away. But just in case she changes her mind, we decided she looks better in the plum one. It is much more flattering on her than the grey.

Angela, our only 'working girl' doesn't get Thursdays off often enough. But we enjoy her company when she does manage to knit with us. She struck this glam pose to show me the infinity scarf she is knitting for an elderly customer who is now, too arthritic to knit.

Gail showed off the diagonal scarf she knit last year. Still looks good, Gail.

See Nicki spin. Still. Wrapped in fleece she kept her drop spindle turning all afternoon.

Fortunately, by the time I drove home the squalls were minimal. Perfect timing, 'old man winter.'